Who Wants Pizza?

I was about a month into my very first job as a dietitian
when a high level executive I was working with asked me, “How often do YOU eat
pizza?” It was my first introduction
into the fact that people look at dietitians as if they are perfect eaters and
that everyone should eat like we do.
HA! Let me tell you right
now: There is not a halo over my head
and there is no such thing as the perfect eater. But that is a whole other blog for another
day. Today let’s talk PIZZA!

Pizza is quite a misunderstood food. It gets a bad rap as a “junk” food but really
it’s chock full of nutrients. Sure, there may be a bit too much fat in the
cheese or meats, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that there is also
good stuff in it.

To ensure a healthier pizza choice, why not make it
yourself? It’s always a better option to eat at home rather than at a
restaurant so that you can add your own ingredients as you like. For a
healthier pizza alternative:

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